2021 ZAR to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0962 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0834 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0901 AUD

2021 ZAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0857 to the December average rate of 0.0880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0962 was down 6.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,811 AUD

2020 Average 4,430 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 4,170 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 641.19 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0949

0.0849

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ZAR to AUD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0893, compared to 0.0910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0893

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0054 AUD (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0872). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 AUD (High: 0.0911 / Low: 0.0894).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0941) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+11.05%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0941

2020 Avg (June) 0.0847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0887	0.0834	0.0857
February	0.0889	0.0846	0.0873
March	0.0891	0.0841	0.0866
April	0.0911	0.0894	0.0901
May	0.0941	0.0894	0.0917
June	0.0962	0.0926	0.0941
July	0.0942	0.0912	0.0928
August	0.0944	0.0914	0.0926
September	0.0960	0.0914	0.0937
October	0.0926	0.0872	0.0908
November	0.0904	0.0862	0.0882
December	0.0892	0.0863	0.0880